Simplewire, Inc.
Perl SMS Software Development Kit 2.4.1
Contents
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1. Overview
2. Modules
3. Installation and Documentation
4. Example Source Code
5. Simplewire Developer Program
6. Demo Message Credits (How Do I Send Live Messages?)
7. Commercial Software License
8. Sales and Technical Support
Overview
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The Simplewire Perl SMS Software Development Kit is a 100% pure
Perl module. You can use it in nearly any Unix, Linux, or
Windows Perl programming environment. The kit has gone through
rigorous quality-assurance and testing to ensure a
comphrehensive and robust wireless messaging solution. In turn,
the Perl SMS Software Development Kit delivers a scalable
business solution for high-performance, web based applications
in a variety of industries.
The Perl SMS Software Development Kit connects your
application to, and works in conjunction with, the Simplewire
Wireless Messaging Network. This network is the conduit through
which customers are able to reach wireless users throughout the
world. One may view the hundreds of networks to which you may
send messages via Simplewire at http://coverage.simplewire.com/.
Please read below for more information on the Simplewire
Developer Program and purchasing a Commercial Software
License.
Modules
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The Simplewire Perl SMS Software Development Kit is referenced
by the Net::SMS package namespace.
Installation and Documentation
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The /docs directory contains the Perl SMS Software Development
Kit Manual. The manual is in Adobe Acrobat format (.PDF) and
you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view it. If
you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader then you can get a
free viewer by visiting http://www.adobe.com/.
Example Source Code
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The /examples directory contains comprehensive source code that
demonstrates how to use the Perl SMS Software Development Kit
in a variety of ways. You can use this code to quickly develop
and test your wireless messaging application. There is a code
example for every major function in the Perl SMS Software
Development Kit. There are also more programming resources
available at the Simplewire Developer Website at
http://developers.simplewire.com/.
Simplewire Developer Program
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If you have not already done so, please join the free Simplewire
Developer Program. The program offers you the opportunity to
create and quality-assure your wireless messaging application
before commercially releasing it. The program provides wireless
development tools and resources to help you get started at no
cost.
Furthermore, you will gain access to an online account, from
which you may manage all of your resources, as well as the
Simplewire Virtual Mobile Phone, to which you may send free test
messages online. To join the program, or for more information,
visit http://devprogram.simplewire.com/.
Demo Message Credits
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In order to send live messages to actual mobile devices from
your Developer Account, you must purchase Demo Messages, in the
form of credits, on the Simplewire Wireless Messaging Network.
Please note that Demo Messages will include the "Simplewire
Evaluation" tag at the beginning of each message. All remaining
Demo Message Credits will be automatically transferred to your
commercial account when you Go Live! In order to purchase Demo
Message Credits, login to Your Account at
http://www.simplewire.com/account/, and click the "Demo It"
button.
Commercial Software License
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In order to eliminate the "Simplewire Evaluation" tag and gain
access to the full spectrum of features, you must upgrade to a
commercial account and Go Live! You may do this by purchasing
a commercial license for the SMS Software Development Kit or an
SMS Starter Package in the Simplewire Store located at
http://www.simplewire.com/store/platform/.
Sales and Technical Support
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Technical support is offered for both developers and commercial
users. One may submit problems, bug reports, incompatibilities,
requests for change, or other comments at
http://support.simplewire.com/.
Sales support is offered for users interested in purchasing a
commercial license or to answer any questions about Simplewire's
products and services. Submit sales inquiries to the Sales Team
at http://www.simplewire.com/contact/sales/.